Salsita

Stick with the steak options. Pastor isn’t very good. Overall the food is good and it’s the only decent burrito joint in the area for late night eats.

About 2am on a slow Saturday and I needed guacamolé in my life. Parking was tough since Halsted has a ton of businesses open late. I was already uptown so I scooted over to this place. It was empty so quick ordering. I got a steak taco which is a mix of Mexican and American styles (chihuahua cheese, cilantro, corn tortilla, lettuce). The guac was $ 5 but you got a ton of it in this little tortilla bowl with a bag of chips. The taco was flavorful, meat wasnt dry, and service was quick. On a side note, they played some bomb boss chick music (Queen B, Ciara, Nicki Minaj). Solid taco spot and its perfect for 2am hunger!

What’s up with this place? New owners? It was great when I first started going there last summer; however it’s quickly going down hill. It was as if someone threw in a bowl of cilantro with my last burrito and the meat portions are steadily dwindling with each visit. Today I had a cashier with an attitude and it took like 10 minutes to get a burrito and I was the only customer. The guy who’s usually in the kitchen is full of himself and too immature to run a business.

Best quesadilla ever! They put avocado in the quesadilla and it is huge! So yummy and there salsa is really good. Wish they delivered and only takes cash under $ 10

I was introduced to Salsita through a friend because she always raves about the food. I am happy that I finally took her up on the offer to check out this restaurant because after visiting her I became an instant fan. The décor of Salsita can best be described as a trendy family Mexican restaurant. I love the bright colors because it makes the restaurant stand out.
The few staff that my friend and I encountered were extremely friendly. They normally hand you all of your sauces and water cup when you purchase your food at the cash register but because it was a slower night they brought everything to our table.
The restaurant isn’t too large so I wouldn’t recommend coming with a large group of friends. This is the perfect place for a party of at max 3 because the sitting area is not too large.
The food itself didn’t stand out too much to me because it’s hard to make cheap basic Mexican food something to rave about. I would stay that based off the prices and the quantity of food they give you I can see why everything loves this place. This is definitely my new go to Mexican restaurant!

I’d go there all day, every day, if I could… but that’s why I’m giving this place 4 stars. Salsita’s hours feel really limited and I think they would be able to have amazing business if they stayed open later to accommodate the after-​bar, «starving» crowds. I’m sure their hours are perfectly fine, honestly, but I know there have been many late nights where I’ve attempted to go there only to find it closed hours ago.
Overall though, the food is amazing, and wonderful immediately or as cold left overs. The staff is wonderfully accommodating, especially considering the behavior of the late night crowds sometimes, and adjusts food as requested, within reason. I’ve always been super impressed by my food, no matter what I’ve ordered. The space is always clean, friendly, and just welcoming in general.
At the end of the day, I’m giving it four stars because I really just wish it would stay open longer!

The food is great. I’ve gone to Salsita about 8 times. The girl that is there most often is amazing and personable. The fact that they even have vegan options is over-​the-​top incredible. My main and only issue? The fact that the last 4 times I walked in and ordered food there, the order was messed up completely and not vegan at all. By the time I returned home, there was no way I was going to walk all the way back. Today was the last day. I’ll never go back again unfortunately. But I’m sure all the non-​vegans would totally enjoy the food there.

Love this fresh taco place. The host who takes orders is genuinely friendly and makes you feel at home. Besides the hospitality, the ingredients are fresh and the salsas are delicious. I recommend the fish tacos. Yum!

Really good quality meat. Flavorful al pastor and good sized chunks of chicken.
Horchata (mexican water, which is a bad translation I believe) is very good and not overly sweetened.
Salsa options are fresh and hit the spot.
All around perfect except for slower than usual services, which could be improved.

Again fantastico! Pork Tacos, rice, beans and mexican water! What more can you ask for. they need to open a full service restaurant, seems they have created a cult following! Place is packed every time I’ve visited.

I’ve lived in this neighborhood for several years and had to drive to Pilsen or little village to have good Mexican food… Not anymore! I discovered this place maybe a month and a half ago as I live three blocks away and this is now my go to for a quick, inexpensive and reliably good Mexican food. I’ve seriously been here at least 15 times in the last month and a half. The steak tacos and tostadas are simply delicious and you can make it «grande» which essentially means that you would like to add all the veggie toppings including fresh avocado slices for free. There aren’t any other Mexican places nearby that can compare in terms of how tasty the food is and price, and comparing this place to chipotle is offensive because this is truly legit Mexican food which chipotle can’t come close. Give this place a try it’s so good! I’m moving out of state in just a few days and am sad that I just found this place not that long ago as its already one of my favorite places when I crave good Mexican food.
My one minor complaint is that there is a $ 10 minimum when you use credit/​debit. Other than that, I really recommend this place.

The only reason why I’m not giving this place a 5 is because the name of the place being salsita, their salsas are not great…
That being said, this place has really really really really good food… Everything is fresh made and well cooked.
The service is great! The girl that works there is super friendly!
So! Just kinda wish their salsa was good… Otherwise it’s an excellent place for a quick bite!

It’s sort of like Chipotle in that it’s a quick serve burrito joint, but it’s so much better for comparable pricing. They have a ton of options and everything is totally customizable. Love the horchata too. Take note that it is not the kind of place where you can eat in– there is very limited seating.
Small point, but the avocado was NOT extra! That made me really excited.

Checked this place out when I was at the pride fest. Prices were good and I was amazed at how great the tacos were. The steak tacos were very well seasoned and tender. Very good taste. Also I ordered a couple chicken tacos. They were not bad. A bit under seasoned. I yet to find a Mexican restaurant that has served me a great chicken taco. Also why I gave this place 4 stars was because there was a mixup with my order. But overall a great place.

Great food! Small little place but great for a quick bite. Their tacos are delicious.
Kinda wish they had a lunch special, I would be there everyday!

The menu was very Chipotle-​like, but they had more of a selection of sides, and it was more expensive. Plus, there was no food up front: Everything was made in a back kitchen and you needed to wait 5 – 10 minutes for your food.
The burrito, while not as big in size, is a lot thicker with fresh meat, onions, cilantro, cheese and whatever else you want inside. You can also get a side of fries, as well as the usual beans, rice, chips and salsa/​guacamole, etc. It’s more expensive for sure: My meal (a burrito with no extras, and a side of cheese fries) cost about $ 11. But the food is fresher, and I certainly felt satisfied for the rest of the evening. The staff are mostly friendly people as well.
It’s pricey but, of the dining options in the immediate area, I’d certainly recommend giving it a shot over the other $ 11 – 30 options.

Finally went here tonight. I pass this place every Tuesday and see their taco special and always say to myself that I am going to go in! Chorizo tacos were the special tonight. I got them with cheese and avocado. So delish! They were really good and I am so excited that a great taco place is in the neighborhood!

A friend of mine frequents this place so I had to take him up on his offer because he raves about it.
I had three tacos, fish, chicken, and beef. All delicious.
Great prices, service, and food.

Randomly came here for tacos one night and I couldn’t be more grateful.
I started this health kick but when chorizo is involved I can’t help myself. I ordered three tacos (chorizo, fish, and vegetarian) and all were amazing. I added avocado and few other toppings = perfection. The vegetarian taco was filling and delicious. I can’t wait to return.

Ordered the torta with steak and regular toppings (lettuce, cheese, avocado, sour cream, tomatoes). The torta is huge! $ 5 bucks and change. Green sauce is pretty spicey.
It’s not a restaurant, rather a store front counter to place an order and eat elsewhere. There is a small ledge lining the wall and window with bar stools if you choose to eat there. It’s open pretty late and is basically a pitstop to sober up.